EXHIBIT 16.1 [letterhead of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP] August 4, 2008 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Commissioners: We have read Comtex News Network, Inc.'s statements included under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K filed on August 4, 2008, and we agree with such statements concerning our firm. Very truly yours, /s/ McGladrey & Pullen, LLP